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First time here, but certainly won't be my last! I ordered an iced white chocolate mocha. Admittedly, it is on the sweeter side, but it is fantastic. Also at a great price point given the area it is in. Great atmosphere, easy to sit and relax, or talk with a friend. Definitely will need to try the food the next time I visit back. Their specials looked great read more

Mister Q Cafe - Caffe White Mocha - Cafes Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Food: I LOVE La Colombe, but this did not taste like the regular draft lattes I was used to getting from the actual store. Service: The cashier did not know what was going on. I had a few questions about the menu and she did not know what to say, so she made her coworker answer my questions. She also looked super miserable, she didn't smile at all, and it was not a pleasant experience. Ambiance: The store is small, but there is seating outside. It's in a cute area. read more

Mister Q Cafe - La Colombe Draft oat milk latte 16 oz - Cafes Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This is a great spot to get coffee or baked goods to go! You never have to wait very long and the coffee is great - very strong. They don't have a lot of indoor seating so it's not a place I'd recommend for remote work or meeting people, but definitely a place for a to-go cup! read more

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I order sandwiches for pickup from their website frequently. Everything is made fresh to order with excellent/simple to choose customization options on their website, so it does take them 10-15 mins to prepare. If you walk in and wait around that can be annoying but if you order ahead and give them a few extra minutes you're going to have a 5 star quality lunch at an unbeatable price. Try the BLT and add pickles, onions, hot relish, ketchup, and mayo. Its divine. Favorite business in Ctown hands down. love this business hope they are here for the long term read more

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Kathleen W.

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This bustling cafe is great for a quick bite or coffee. There are very few seats in the cafe so not the best place if you're looking to stay a while or get some work done. The service was quick. It is quite loud in the cafe as the kitchen is open. Parking is street parking and quite tough to get. read more

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Joanne V.

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Best greek chicken salad roll up and just the salad also. The smores cookies are a taste of heaven!! Auntie Jojo

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Jonathan A.

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Was looking for an early dinner and stumbled across this gem near Bunker Hill. I saw that their special for the day was Cinnamon Roll French Toast so I had to ask about it. They take a 4-5 inch cinnamon roll, slice it in half and put egg batter on it and fry it on the griddle...sounds heavenly right??? It was sooo good! I would give them 6 stars if I could. Also only $8ish dollars. Definitely have to come back for this again! read more

Mister Q Cafe - Cinnamon roll french toast...out of this world! - Cafes Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Michael D.

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Really good Food and the Prices are reasonable I been going there at least 5 or more times a week and the owner and the staff are so nice they work hard to make you happy if I move out of Charlestown I will still keep coming back that's how good the food is Michael D read more

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I'm for a latte and decided to go for the grilled banana grilled bread. Service great as well as the latte and bread!!!

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Great breakfast, lunch, smoothie plus pastries & cookies options and definitely friendly service! I often get lunch here since I work nearby! read more

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This little gem was a surprise. It is a real hole-in-the-coffee place. First of all, they make an excellent coffee. Wait, it gets better! Instead of a paper cup, you can have it in a porcelain French cup with thick walls to keep the coffee hot, on a saucer. I ordered a macchiato, being a sucker for 'crema'. The staff is very friendly. I was just visiting Charlestown. Otherwise, I would become a regular. I can go on about the ambience. But the picture worth 1000 words. read more

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Kim M.

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Visiting from Austin and this place is really great. We ordered the Marblehead Stacker on English muffins - I have never seen such a large English muffin. So delicious and packed with bacon. Also ordered a white mocha and a mocha and both were piping hot, just what we needed to start out a long day of sight seeing. One last item, a yogurt with fruit - also good with a lot of blueberries, strawberries and sliced bananas. Creamy, dreamy and just really tasty. I would eat here every day if I lived in Charlestown! The folks running the show were very nice and you could tell they loved their place and that they take great care with everything! read more

Mister Q Cafe - Sorry for taking a late photo - this was the last half of the Marblehead stacker on an English muffin. So good! - Cafes Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Mister Q Cafe - Mochas and our Marblehead stackers. Yum. - Cafes Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Jacob W.

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No complaints. Had good food, pick up was easy. We were staying nearby and walked over. Managed to get quite a bit of food for not too much money. All in all it's a good value and the location is great! read more

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Paul V.

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Great local place with fair places. The salmon & lox sandwich was good, the breakfast sandwiches are classic and the smoothies/sweet treats are also a nice option. read more

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Chris P.

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Good pancakes, meh iced coffee, good bacon. I really enjoyed Mister Q Cafe. It's a small place so there isn't much seating, but there is indoor and outdoor seating (weather permitting). I got peanut butter and banana pancakes (3 pancakes for $5.25). They came out perfectly and were both filling and delicious. The food in general that I saw others eating all looked amazing. My mother's toast came out a little too dark/burnt for her taste, and they got her new, not-so-done toast very quickly. A+ service. The bacon was delicious and cooked perfectly. I see a lot of other people raving about their coffee, but I am guessing that applies more to the hot coffee. The black iced coffee with lite ice ($3.25) I got tasted more like hot coffee that was already made got poured over ice, make a very watery tasting coffee. Even so, I would definitely come back to Mister Q Cafe. I'd recommend Mister Q to anybody looking for a good breakfast/brunch spot. read more

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Matthew M.

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Top notch food, service and cleanliness. I will be back! I ordered online, food was ready when I walked in. read more

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Lauren W.

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Today was opening day of Mister Q! Charlestown is desperate for take out. Like, it's a serious problem. While there's an abundance of coffee shops around, we really, really need a good sandwich place. Anna's has food, but it's up and over the hill and my legs are tired of going up and over that hill and Style Cafe is at least a 30 minute walk to and from. I came in today for opening day (I had been peeking in for months with anticipation) and well, it was nice. Sorta forgettable, but perfectly pleasant with a nice menu. Breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, sandwiches, paninis, burgers and coffee. Desserts looked lovely. I ordered an Italian panini to-go. Sandwich came out quickly and with Cape Cod Chips and I happily walked home to try it. It was solid. Nothing earth shattering, but solid. Overall assessment- if I were downtown, I'd be like, that's nice but whatevs, but because it's in Charlestown, this cafe is a star. read more

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Christopher P.

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Nice place and reasonably priced. Came in for a caffe latte and 3 pancakes (~$9). Perfect low key place to get your caffeine, pastries looked really good too. Their pancakes were a knotch above IHOP, would definitely come back again! read more

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Marissa E.

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I typically stop at Mister Q while walking to work. THe staff is friend, the coffee is strong and delicious. They make fresh breakfast sandwiches, even toasting the crossiant and using a freshly cracked egg. There cookies are too die for. They do have a full menu of lunch sandwiches, though I personally have never indulged. read more

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Belen G.

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Guys...I kid you not. I had the Marblehead Stacker and it was 100% certified BUSSIN. Seriously, I will be thinking about this sandwich and will be back for more. I know what you're thinking: "it's literally a bacon egg and cheese sandwich what is so special?" Well let me say, no bite was wasted. Mine was perfectly contained in a jalapeño cheddar bagel and I tasted everything with each bite. It was a real treat along with a hazelnut cappuccino. It was a trip out of the apartment and into the cold well spent read more

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Erin G.

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My go to spot for coffee and breakfast sandwiches! The staff is always hustling, but are so friendly and take the time to get to know the locals. Can't recommend enough and big shout out to our favorite staff member, Andy! read more

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Mister Q's Cade is such a wonderful spot in Charlestown! Their paninis are delicious and it was a generous portion. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because their coffee is a little watery in my opinion. I recently had their pumpkin spice latte and I thought it was pretty good but I wanted the drink to be creamier and the flavor a little stronger. Even so, I will definitely come back and I look forward to trying more of their menu! read more

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Kayla K.

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Mister Q's is my favorite quick lunch spot in Charlestown. I've tried almost all of their lunch wraps and my favorite is the grilled chicken! So delicious. The salads also come with a warm pita on the side which is soooo good! Lastly, the prices are incredible for Boston! read more

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Suzy Q.

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Clean and so happy they are here. A little slow on food - so just be aware. If I need quick-quick opposed to like 12 min for a sando I call ahead That being said, great service and quality. read more

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Ilia A.

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Had a fantastic wrap breakfast at Mister Q Café. The wrap was fresh and flavorful, and the iced coffee was top-notch. Highly recommend for a morning treat!" read more

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Megan D.

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COVID Delivery Review: I ordered with UberEats. The MC Grill sandwich with bacon was fantastic. I was hoping for a savory sandwich and that's just what I got! Great coffee as well! Quick and easy delivery! Will definitely order again! read more

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Casey C.

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We stopped by before heading to exploring Bunker Hill and definitely made the right choice. Excellent sandwiches. I did the townie stacker on a bagel. My girlfriend got the McGrill on a croissant. Both extremely flavorful and held us over until lunch after walking the freedom trail. Great dudes running the place too. read more

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Kathleen K.

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The food and service are consistently high quality and as fast as you can get. They offer everything you crave for breakfast and lunch. The turkey panini and peanut butter cookies are among our favorites. And if you just want a simple salad or burger this is your place too. Don't miss out on their tasty offerings in person or by delivery. Mister Q Cafe is our go to place. read more

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Mattie D.

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Today we went to mister Q Café, and absolutely loved it! I got the grilled chicken Panini ( that included pesto avocado and red pepper) it was absolutely delicious! The servings were large enough we took both our paths to go. The staff there were incredibly friendly and helpful! The pastries looked absolutely delectable with an extensive coffee menu. My boyfriend got the veggie egg and cheese breakfast wrap with bacon added. He seemed very happy with it which is a first because he's a miserable bitch. We will definitely be going back! I highly recommend mister Q café for anyone looking for a delicious breakfast or lunch or even snack/coffee. read more

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Monument, I love you, but sometimes you just don't want to pay $15 for a burger. Mister Q, you are exactly what Main St Charlestown was missing! Great menu, fast, friendly service and good food with reasonable prices. We got a cheeseburger, tuna melt, bowl of soup, iced chai latte and cappuccino to go all under $30. Food was made fresh and fast and the interior is clean. Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

Mister Q Cafe - Cheeseburger and chips, iced chai top left corner. They have oat milk too! - Cafes Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Becoming my favorite little spot in Charlestown. Got the bacon egg and cheese McGrill and it was great. Bacon was crispy, english muffin was fresh. The service is very accomodating. I had a few drinks to carry out and one of the staff members helped me out with a tray. White mocha latte is also delicious, and they have a fresh orange juice machine as well! read more

Mister Q Cafe - Bacon Egg and Cheese McGrill (Single egg, single cheese - the townie stacker has double everything) - Cafes Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Rae S.

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Great coffee and the chicken salads are SO good. They are so nice too. Love to support small business like these in my neighborhood.

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Consistently good food. A nice addition to the Charlestown neighborhood. Sandwiches come with chips!

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Great customer service! Food is good quality and fast for its quality too. Love their Freddo Espresso read more

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What a great addition to the neighborhood! Pros: Lovely environment, very friendly staff, solid coffee, fair prices, and decent food. Cons: Not a lot of seating so it can get a little crowded, decent food. I list "decent food" as a pro and a con because it is. I went on two separate occasions (breakfast and lunch) and had a McGrill with bacon, chicken salad wrap on wheat, and minestrone soup. All items were good, but just not great. I did see someone with a panini that looked phenomenal and the pastries and cakes always look beautiful as well. So still more to try!! Either way, I think this is a great new spot in Charlestown and I hope they continue to stay busy! read more

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It's great! Amazing BLT, fresh oj, homemade soup! Definitely check them out! Fresh OJ rocks too! read more

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Sasi M.

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Nice little local spot for a quick bite. Decent coffee options and it's common to see pets in the outdoor seating area during the weekend. The pastry options are fresh and there's a small griddle menu as well. This is a staple among the locals for a sip of Joe. read more

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So cute, quick service, great food great coffee! Worth being part of your every day coffee run. read more

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Great addition to Charlestown. Sandwiches are pretty solid. Definitely worth checking out.

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283 Main St
Boston, MA 02129
Charlestown
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(617) 398-6228
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https://www.charlestownqcafe.com

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Hours

What time does Mister Q Cafe open?

Mister Q Cafe opens at 6:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Mister Q Cafe opens at 7:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Mister Q Cafe close?

Mister Q Cafe closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Mister Q Cafe closes at 3:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 6:30 AM - 5:00 PMSat-Sun 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Mister Q Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, Mister Q Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Mister Q Cafe have catering options?

Yes, Mister Q Cafe does have catering options.

Does Mister Q Cafe serve alcohol?

No, Mister Q Cafe does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Mister Q Cafe allow dogs?

Yes, Mister Q Cafe allows dogs.

Does Mister Q Cafe have TVs?

No, Mister Q Cafe does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Mister Q Cafe have bike parking?

Yes, Mister Q Cafe has bike parking.

Does Mister Q Cafe have outdoor seating?

Yes, Mister Q Cafe has outdoor seating options.

Does Mister Q Cafe have parking?

Yes, Mister Q Cafe has parking options. Street Parking, Validated Parking

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Is Mister Q Cafe wheelchair accessible?

No, Mister Q Cafe is not wheelchair accessible.

Does Mister Q Cafe have free WiFi?

Yes, Mister Q Cafe has free WiFi.

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1.0 mi•East Cambridge

My mom said this is the best burger she's had outside of Texas. The 3 way roast beef sandwich was…read moredelicious. I would absolutely go back there next time I'm in town. It comes in 3 sizes and I got the biggest one because it came on an onion bun. How could I say no to that? Look, I will prob be dreaming of this sandwich back home. Heck, I wish I had another one right now. I know y'all city slickers are used to places without restrooms, but it would have been nice to wash my hands after scarfing down this yummy albeit messy sandwich.

Back in the day, I used to go to Nick's house of beef and beer, but alas, it's no longer. I came…read moreacross Skampa near my hotel and I was intrigued. I ordered a beef sandwich not knowing what to expect, but what arrived was pure deliciousness - thinly shaved beef piled high with bbq sauce and mayo and it's just as messy and sloppy as it sounds. It's like an Arby's sandwich without the horsey sauce but all grown up. Fries are extra and an order could feed a family. No booze so I had a soda instead. Would gladly come back here again for another sandwich.

Lovely view of Cambridge Street

Fresh large burger nice and juicy and tender

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Old school roast beef sandwich!

Vinny's Ristorante

4.0(461 reviews)

1.0 mi

Great food for fair prices. Neighborhood vibe. Unassuming…read morestore front. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Went on Valentine's night. Even though the place was packed to capacity (and then some) the service…read moreand food was excellent! We both enjoyed our meals! This is our new "go to" spot for Italian!

Dinning area

Crusty Bread

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Super Manhattan starts the night right!

Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Assembly Row

3.7(80 reviews)

1.2 mi

Cold brew is really good! Not sour, very smooth…read more I got the cherry cheese danish which was delicious! So fresh tasting. They have so many amazing looking pastries!

I was looking forward to the food here. Had the House Breakfast Plate which includes two eggs,…read morebacon toast, and hash browns. The eggs were good, the bread ok, the bacon was re-warmed and a bit tough, and the hash browns looked good and crunchy, but were cold and a bit tough. Disappointed in the experience. Also should have checked the receipt because we told the person taking our order that we wanted hot chocolate but they entered Lattes instead. Took a big gulp and was shocked to have a latte. Took it back to the drink counter and they made it right, but it would have been nice to get what we ordered. My friend had the roasted salmon sandwich which he loved. I had a bite of the salmon and it was very tasty.

7.3.2024

Breakfast sandwich on croissant roll

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7.3.2024

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Scott P.

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6 years ago

The food and service was great. The bacon egg and cheese wrap along with the fresh squeezed orange juice was one of the best breakfasts i've had in a while. read more

Charles Z.

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5 years ago

This is the best coffee shop around. The sandwiches are excellent and the deserts are amazing. Thank you david for bringing this gem to the neighborhood read more

Olsi K.

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3 years ago

I love this place. Nice draft late and paninis. So many other good things. It's Pretty much everyday stop for a coffe.

Klevis Q.

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3 years ago

Best coffee best deserts and best sandwiches in Charlestown. Fresh breakfast sandwiches and the best panini ever

Natalya B.

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7 years ago

This place is sexy. Plus, the breakfast, lunch and pastries are fresh af & delicious. Thank You , Mister Q!! read more

Funky W.

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5 years ago

I've been there many times and I can't get enough of their breakfast! My favorite place to go on weekends!

Gerald N.

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3 years ago

Always Consistently Great service and great food. My new Go to for morning coffee!!!!

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